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Nutrition guide

What to expect at a first nutrition appointment

Nutritionists and dietitians ask different questions, but a first appointment should still feel like a conversation about how you actually eat, sleep and train — then a small number of changes you can keep.

  • 4 minute read
  • Updated 12 September 2026
A nutrition consultation with notes on the table

Who you might see

Titles vary. Read whether the listing describes a dietitian, a nutritionist or nutritional therapy, and what they say they help with. If you have a diagnosed condition, ask whether they work with that — or whether you should start with your GP.

What usually happens

Expect questions about meals, energy, digestion, training and what you have already tried. A good first session ends with a handful of next steps, not a complete personality overhaul.

What to bring

  • A simple note of a typical day of eating
  • Medication or supplements you already take
  • Any recent blood tests you are happy to share
  • What “better” would look like in four weeks

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